Willow is a narrow shrub or small tree usually growing wide with multiple trunks. Silvery-gray, furry catkins appear in late winter and early spring. Deciduous leaves are broad, bright green, and shiny.
In late winter, Willow twigs can be placed in water or left to dry for all-year enjoyment. Pussy willow catkins are the first willow catkins to appear each year and are a sign of spring.
Grow your willow by soaking sticks in water for about two weeks. Look for little white roots to appear at the base of the sticks. Plunge into well-prepared soil in the spring or fall. Keep moist, water frequently to establish. Depending on sun exposure, full growth will take about 3-5 years.
Keep trimmed to manage. Willow prefers full sun and can tolerate wet soil. Be careful not to plant near well or septic areas.
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